Jamaal Charles, Chiefs

I hate Brett Favre.  I’m not saying he’s a bad person or anything but I can’t stand the media circus that surrounds him.  Or the media attention that he seems to want to generate.  “I’m retiring”.  Tears.   “I’m not retiring I’m going to play for the Jets”.  Major sports media every where covers the event.  “I’m retiring again.  This time for good.”  Tears.  Media “uncovers” that Favre has rented an apartment in Minnesota.  “I’m not retiring”.  More major sports media coverage.  I even hate the fact that because of Brett Favre I’m sitting here giving him MORE print.  Either way, I’ve let my Anti-Favreness (if that’s a word) severely hamper my judgement especially when it comes to picking the Vikings to win.  I’ve got to face the fact that Minnesota is a really strong team and that Favre is becoming close to an every week fantasy start in that offense.  That’s right, I said an every week starter which means he’s a top 10 quarterback.  I’m still waiting in great anticipation for the Ol’ Gunslinger to come out and toss three interceptions in a game.  This will happen.  I think...

On to this week’s Wonders.  Previous week Wonders that still might be out there and still make for a decent pick up: Ahmad Bradshaw, Visanthe Shiancoe, LeSean McCoy, Shonn Greene and Michael Crabtree

Standard Leagues

Ryan Moats –RB – Texans

Although the Buffalo Bills have an awful run defense, the benching of Steve Slaton and the subsequent stellar performance by back up Ryan Moats can not be ignored.  A few things to consider.  Slaton was benched in Sunday’s game after he fumbled the ball.  Moats came in and amassed 151 total yards including three touchdowns.  At the very least he scored the most points probably this season not on someone’s roster.  That’s right, he was likely on every waiver wire, everywhere.  Now, again you can’t get too excited about Moats, although he is likely the best pick up available this week.  Slaton will likely still get a second chance and in my opinion, Moats will at least be splitting carries next week.  However, this week’s outing obviously shows the Moats belongs on a lot of rosters as a fantastic speculative pick up.

Dustin Keller - TE – Jets

I wasn’t sure Keller belonged in the ‘Standard’ section but this is a vote from yours truly that he’ll eventually belong here and you should pick him up as such.  After being ignored the last few weeks, Keller broke out for 8 receptions 76 yards and a touchdown.  There was an interesting statistic in the preseason that states that many rookie quarterbacks tend to rely on their tight ends. The idea is when Mark Sanchez gets in trouble, or misses a play they can always dump off to the Keller. Keller is an outstanding receiving tight end.  I still think by the end of the year he will have some decent value especially if the Jet’s receiving core misses time.

Jamaal Charles – RB – Chiefs

With Larry Johnson’s career in Kansas City likely nearing an end, Charles is the obvious full time successor to his carries.  If you didn’t read about it, LJ was caught putting nasty comments on his Twitter account.  The Chiefs organization has all but written him off.  In steps Charles who in limited carries is averaging about 5.0 YPC.  Charles should prove to be useful for a bye week fill in at RB.  My guess is a lot of play will be giving to Kolby Smith as well so deeper leaguers should pick him up as well. 

Deeper Leagues

Justin Fargas - RB – Raiders

Its not exactly a secret that the Oakland Raiders are quite possibly the worst team in football.  There is heavy competition for the designation but the Raiders are a mess as an organization as well.  It says a lot about the state of mind for your team when your QB (JaMarcus Russell) was happy about his 109 yards receiving in Sunday’s game.  Needless to say the Raiders are going to need to scare opponents defenses some how and I believe that will come from Justin Fargas.  Fargas is not for shallow leaguers as despite the Raiders commitment to running the ball (because of a lack of other offensive weapons) this is not an effective running team.  However, Fargas is the starter and I don’t think incumbent starter Darren McFadden will be back any time soon.  Fargas managed 79 total yards with 3 receptions and a touchdown against the Chargers.  Before using a high waiver pick on him, remember he’s also on a bye week this week

Fred Davis – TE -  Redskins

With Chris Cooley out for the season, the Redskins will need someone to fill in at Tight End.  Davis should fill in nicely as he’s got decent hands and a gigantic opportunity.  Again, Davis is a speculative pick up more for deep leagues who may be hurting at TE now that both Cooley and Owen Daniels are out.  He’s amassed 123 yards receiving with a touch down in limited time thus far.

Well stop reading already and get to the wire!